Department Head and Professor Physical Therapist Assistant Program
B.S., University of Maryland Eastern Shore
M.S., Neumann University
D.P.T., Simmons College
-Department Head and Professor 糖心APP Physical therapist Assistant Program
-23years of outpatient physical therapy clinical experience
-Owner and founder of Coastal Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine
-23 years as a Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants, Athletic Trainers and Exercise Science Majors
-Worchester County / Cedar Chapel Special School Summer services
-Somerset County Schools Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, Somerset County MD
-Somerset County Infants and Toddlers Program, Somerset County MD
-Sherwin Williams Health, Wellness and Ergonomics consulting, Crisfield MD -Laurel County Schools Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, Laurel DE
-Seaford School District Pediatric Physical Therapy Services, Seaford DE
GEO 24 Committee 2022 – Current
Priority 1 & 3 Committee 2021- Current
Academic Assessment Committee 2019-Current
Curriculum Committee 2019-Current
United States Delegation for traditional martial arts, Kyoto Japan 2017
SOMAS Board of directors, Crisfield MD / 2015-2018
Deer鈥檚 Head Foundation Board of Directors , Salisbury MD / 2007-2010
CMTPT / DN certified 2022
MDNC Certified 2022
Fellow Graduate / APTA Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership 2021
7th Degree Black Belt in San Sai Ryu Karate (current)
6th Degree Black Belt and Renshi Menkyo in Aikijutsu (current)
7th Degree Black Belt and Kyoshi Menkyo in Kenjutsu (current)
Metropolitan Who鈥檚 Who 2007,
Doctor of Physical Therapy with distinction,
Master鈥檚 of Science in Physical Therapy Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor鈥檚 of Science in Rehabilitation Services Cum Laude,
Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society 97′,
National Dean’s List Recipient ’96, 97鈥,
AHEPA Scholarship Recipient 96′
Bronze Medalist in Judo at Eastern Nationals 93
鈥 鈥淪I Dysfunction in Athletes.鈥 Peninsula Orthopedic Associates Salisbury MD
鈥 鈥淔oot Pain, Treatment and Shoe Wear鈥 Asbery Church Salisbury MD
鈥 鈥淟ower Extremity Injuries, Treatment and Gait Dysfunction鈥 Wilmington College Nursing Program / Georgetown DE
鈥 鈥淥ffice Ergonomics and Back Pain Prevention鈥 Peninsula Eye Associates / Salisbury MD

Dr. William J. Bails
Phone
410-334-6766
Location
Shockley Hall 307K
Office Hours
Current hours Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
After January 19 2026 to May 1 2026
Monday 10:10 AM-12:10 PM
Tuesday 3:10 PM-4:10 PM
Thursday 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Additional hours by appointment
Department
Physical Therapist Assistant
Courses